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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was introduced 3 months later than the K-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH10 matches up against the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-30

 FH10 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FH10

 K-30 FH10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-30

 FH10 K-30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the K-30.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and K-30 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and K-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH10 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography advice
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Pentax K-30 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax K-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax K-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2012-10-29
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $525